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Adjunctive PPSC Services

We are aware that facing perinatal and reproductive challenges can exact a huge emotional and physical toll on everyone involved. The PPSC is dedicated to providing high quality comprehensive care in a supportive and safe environment. In addition to the counseling services and support groups for pregnant and postpartum women, the following programs have been established to enhance a family’s adjustment potential and minimize the risk of depression/anxiety which may accompany many of these challenges.

Adoption Advocate Services

Birth-mother evaluation and support

Adoptive parents evaluation and support

Donor Egg Assessment

Partners entering a donor egg or embryo arrangement are encouraged to complete a psychological evaluation to discuss the psychological issues related to this process.

Maternity Intervention Program

Rapid on-site assessment on consultative basis as needed post-delivery. Referrals may be made from the mother or the treating facility.

Neonatal Intensive Care Support Program

Staff is available to assist families during this critical adjustment period on a consultative basis on-site at the hospital until outpatient support is feasible.

Parenting 101

4-session crash course on parenting issues customized to meet the specialized needs of a family in crisis.

M.E.S.H. (Mothers Engaged to Stay Healthy)™

Pregnancy Support Program

Risk assessment and support for women with a history of postpartum depression or who are at risk for postpartum depression when considering a first or subsequent pregnancy.

Transitions Program

This program was developed to provide a bridge for timely and comprehensive care as a follow up to inpatient or partial treatment. It is a unique program which allows women who have been treated for acute prenatal or postpartum illness to continue their treatment in a specialized outpatient treatment setting.

Women’s Therapy Group

Insight-oriented, therapist-facilitated group for women interested in exploring a variety of issues.

*Any and all information on this website has been designed for personal use for individual women and their families and for individual clinicians. If organizations or agencies are interested in the use
of any or all PPSC materials on this website for educational or training purposes, please contact the PPSC for license agreement information.